School Administration Manager 37 hours per week, Full Time Permanent All Year Round, 52.143 Weeks Based at: South Shore Academy, St Annes Road, Blackpool, FY4 2AR Ambition, Purpose, Achievement. Support every pupil, whatever their background, to make real progress and achieve their full potential. Bring your talents to South Shore Academy, part of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, and join a team that’s as ambitious as you are. At South Shore Academy we are at the start of our journey to provide high-quality education in a vibrant, traditional learning environment where students and staff are truly valued and supported. We are passionate about helping every student achieve their full potential within a caring, inclusive, and academic community. We have an exciting opportunity for a School Administration Manager (SAM) to join our team, managing day to day administrative functions. In this vital role you will support the wider school using your experience and initiative to ensure robust systems and processes are followed and developed. You will be supported by a wider Trust team to ensure areas of compliance are locally managed appropriately including health and safety, GDPR, safeguarding, website, and statutory reporting and information gathering. Excellent communication skills coupled with sound ICT knowledge and the ability to adapt are critical in this demanding but rewarding position. Previous use of a management information system and experience of using Google workspace is beneficial but not essential and full training opportunities are available. WHAT WE OFFER Flexible term time hours. An opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and Trust. Courteous and hardworking pupils. Fantastic, up-to-date facilities. The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school. Good opportunities for personal and career development. Local Government Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox Cycle to work scheme The right candidate will have: Essential qualifications and experience as detailed in the person specification A proven ability to work on their own initiative A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults The ability to use relevant technology/equipment A commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school Willingness to be involved in school life Closing Date: Friday 8th August at 1pm Proposed Interview Date: Wednesday 20th August 2025 Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates. We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles. Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.